Sr Mission Design & Analysis Engineer
Core
Leads mission design via modeling, simulation, and analysis to define parameters and derive requirements for novel spacecraft development.
Role type
Senior IC Mission Design & Analysis Engineer
Builds
Constellation and system-of-systems models, mission performance validation data, and technical documentation for space missions.
Domain
Space systems engineering, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mission design, mission modeling and simulation, mission analysis, requirements derivation, systems design, technical risk management, analytical skills, computational skills
Preferred skills
orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, mission analysis tool development, trade studies, spacecraft systems knowledge, electronic warfare, space domain awareness, DoD modeling environments, team leadership
Technologies
STK, FreeFlyer, Cameo EA, SysML, Matlab, Python, Brawler, Suppressor, AFSIM, EADSIM, ESAMS
Responsibilities
Lead analysis, modeling, and simulation of system performance parameters; oversee system modeling efforts on medium-sized teams; develop novel modeling and analysis tools; represent the mission viewpoint and present results to development teams and customers; lead analysis-based mission performance validation and verification efforts; prepare detailed technical documentation and reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership